Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Warehouse / Production Worker performs independent and production line jobs associated with a variety of basic assembly, sorting, and filling operations. The Production Worker performs job functions as described by organizational needs, operating the specified equipment, or following production procedures as instructed. They will also perform assigned tasks and functions in accordance with established safety procedures.

Ability to work as a floater on any project, may use hand tools, hammers, screwdrivers, air tools, and other power tools, etc.; understands moderate to complex directions and works productively and meets quality standards. Displays self-initiative. Understand & follows security requirements/controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand verbal and written production orders to perform task assigned. Performs light assembly, packaging, and material handling duties in a warehouse environment. May require use of pallet jack after proper training.
• Under the direction of the Supervisor, assists with participant training, quality control of products, and setup/tear down of jobs. Moves materials and/or products to/from work area to complete job assignments.
• Utilize stretch wrap and sealing machines.
• Utilizes various hand tools.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• General Warehouse duties.
• Must meet established standards of quality and productivity with/without supervision.
• Must be able to work with diverse groups of people and often in a teamwork setting.
• May be rotated into different jobs after several weeks.
• Must be able to maintain a good attendance record.

Experience and Skills:

Qualifications:

Must pass drug screen and background check.
Eligibility to work in the United States.

Education:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Persons with disabilities or barriers to employment are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Core Competencies:

Interpersonal:

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.

Written Communications:

• Ability to write and read in English.

Analytical:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions.

Oral Communications:

• Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between a series of numbers. Speak simple sentences in English.

Organizational:

• Ability to prioritize.

Problem-Solving

• Ability to meet production standards and prescribed deadlines.

Equipment

• Willingness to wear the necessary Personal Protection equipment.

Other Qualifications or Requirements:

Mental Effort:

• Ability to operate the pallet jacks, heat sealing and shrink wrap machines and capability of making judgments effectively and safely. Listens and learns repetitive tasks quickly and meets set standards without further supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time; ability to lift and move items up to 25 pounds without assistance in loading and unloading the truck.
• Have a full range of motion in upper and lower body.
• Be able to reach overhead.
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time.
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.
• Good hand dexterity.
• Good eyesight.

Safety:
Follows all prescribed safety regulations to diminish accidents.

• Understanding of OSHA safety requirements.
• Knowledge of evacuation procedures and the whereabouts of exits and fire extinguishers.
• Immediately report circumstances you consider may present a hazard to yourself and others.
• Report any accident whether minor or major.

Declaration:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may be subject to change at any time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.